A reader recently emailed me, seeking advice on whether to take on a do-it-yourself repair of the mortar around her brick masonry. She regularly performs hands-on maintenance around her home, she said ...

If you've already figured out the best layout for your garden, it stands to reason that you should also start decorating your outdoor space to the nines. This extends beyond just picking the right ...

A pile of old and broken bricks - Fhm/Getty Images If you've got a pile of old bricks sitting around from a past project, or maybe you've stumbled across some at a salvage yard, don't let them go to ...

This hardy DIY planter is easy to construct. Learn how to build a brick flower bed to create a garden space that’ll withstand the elements and add value to your property. If you’d like to complete a ...

Recently, we built our bathroom addition using adobe bricks. The mixture for adobe bricks use is similar to that used to make cob walls. Unlike cob walls, however, which are constructed using a wet ...

If you've got a pile of old bricks sitting around from a past project, or maybe you've stumbled across some at a salvage yard, don't let them go to waste. Instead of tossing them or letting them ...